4 Mute Swans, 6 Mandarins, female Gadwall with six young, 132 Tufteds ( this is I believe the best count ever here, beating 131 on 12 Jan 2003. Best counts in recent years have been of the moulting flock in late summer), a pair of GCGrebes with at least two chicks at the south end, Osprey from 0940-1020 then SW, ad Yellow-l-Gull, Kingfisher & c20 Swifts.
Ogston Sightings
- Sunday 4th October 2026
Most notable sightings: Bullfinch (2), Kingfisher, Lapwing (12), Little Egret (1), Mandarin Duck (6), Mute…
- Saturday 3rd October 2026
Most notable sightings: Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Great White Egret (1), Grey Wagtail (2), Jay (5), Kingfisher,…
- Recorder’s report: September 2026
During September, a total of 104 species were reported (2nd highest monthly total this year after…
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